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1818 Bust Half For Grading/Thoughts

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 Posted 12/02/2024  8:50 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Errers and Varietys to your friends list
I'll guess VF, possibly details.
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 Posted 12/02/2024  9:11 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add DOCC to your friends list
here is another set of images


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 Posted 12/02/2024  9:31 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Coinfrog to your friends list
Still don't think it will straight-grade.
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 Posted 12/02/2024  9:32 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add cointagous to your friends list
Still like the color and yes there is some light cleaning in the fields. I like it more for the die break and think it's a keeper if you didn't overpay.
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 Posted 12/02/2024  9:37 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add DOCC to your friends list
I paid 325 - VG08 straight sold on GC for 870 a week ago. It is an R4+
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I assume you mean this one which has that old crusty look you either love or don't ( I do).

https://www.greatcollections.com/Co...a-PCGS-VG-08

I think you got it for fair money. Now it's up to you do you love it or leave it?
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 Posted 12/02/2024  11:40 pm  Show Profile   Check BH1964's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add BH1964 to your friends list
There is no life left in that coin. It's got zero eye appeal.
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 Posted 12/02/2024  11:53 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add DOCC to your friends list

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There is no life left in that coin. It's got zero eye appeal.


When the NGC & PCGS combined census has a single 62 and less than 20 circulated - it is a conversation about availability more than eye appeal. I could care less how visually appealing it is - they don't come around often.
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 Posted 12/03/2024  12:04 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add numismatic student to your friends list
I don't think it straight grades. It's not a horrible looking cleaned coin. It only matters whether you like it but the coin will only appeal to a limited audience.
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If you are thinking of returning it, I'd like a chance at her. Maybe we can work out a trade if you are interested.
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When the NGC & PCGS combined census has a single 62 and less than 20 circulated - it is a conversation about availability more than eye appeal. I could care less how visually appealing it is - they don't come around often.


Revised: There is zero chance it would straight grade.

I thought the question was about the condition of the coin, not availability.
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I thought the question was about the condition of the coin, not availability.


That is correct, I asked about straight vs details and potential grade. With consensus being no way on straight I'll most likely return it and wait on...most likely for a long while...a raw candidate that has a chance at a straight grade.
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I agree with the others, not seeing a straight grade.
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 Posted 12/03/2024  11:38 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add IndianGoldEagle to your friends list
EF details, cleaned.
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I'm not an expert on these and they are one the more challenging series to grade. the grade on these is sometimes based on the TPG grader who handles it. if they are well versed in the series they would know the rev is a weaker strike and even the obv in the clasp area. I look at the high devices especially the lettering and stars

i would grade the coin mid-VF 25 or even 30 imo. how would a TPG see it is the question.

as for cleaning. I've seen similar looking ones that graded straight and some details. you have to ask yourself is it worth the $$ to find out. if it came back straight you have a winner. even at details the price you paid I think is pretty good. if it was mine i'd take the chance.

if you take a shot. repost it. i'd love to see what they say
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